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27 Jun

What is the Best Skateboard Helmet?

Nick0 CommentsBoard LifeAction Sports Helmet, Best Skateboard Helmet

If you’re researching the best skateboard helmet, stop wasting time on review sites that list multiple helmets. Honestly, these sites don’t really care what you buy. Are you searching for a kids skateboard helmet and finding review sites listing 15 different brands? Have you even heard of more than three of them? The reason you’ve never heard of these brands is because you shouldn’t be trusting your safety with them. We’re here to help you buy the best skate helmet, and with our experience, we believe it's made by S1 Helmets. Why Does S1 Helmets Make the Best Skateboard Helmet?…

27 Jun

Skateboarding Books Every Skater Should Own

Nick0 CommentsBoard LifeMust Read Skateboard Books, Skateboarding Books

If you're anything like me, skateboarding isn't just a sport; it's a way of life. It's about the thrill of landing a new trick, the camaraderie of skating with friends, and the culture that surrounds this incredible activity. Over the years, I've dived deep into the world of skateboarding and along the way, I've discovered some truly amazing books that encapsulate the spirit, history, and art of skateboarding. These books are not just about skate tricks or techniques; they capture the essence of skate culture, its evolution, and the influential figures who have shaped it. Whether you're looking to get…

30 Jul

The Des Moines Skatepark is the Best Skatepark in America

Nick0 CommentsBoard LifeDes Moines Skatepark, Lauridsen Skatepark

Yes, we are serious, the best skatepark in America is the new Lauridsen Skatepark in Des Moines, Iowa. Anyone that says otherwise simply hasn’t been to the Des Moines skatepark yet. Many cities have great skateparks, there just hasn’t been anything built like this to date. We have visited many skateparks that we would consider great parks and none of them have risen to this level. Des Moines didn’t just build an amazing skatepark. Des Moines built the largest skatepark in the country and placed at the forefront of their city. They didn’t hide it under a freeway, or at…

23 Jul

Woodward West – The Time We Left Our Kid There

Nick0 CommentsBoard LifeWoodward Skate Camp, Woodward West

Anyone that grew up skateboarding in the last 40 years has heard of Camp Woodward. Many young skater kids (myself included) spent their childhoods dreaming of spending a week at summer camp. I personally didn’t make it to Woodward until I was in my 30’s. That first trip to Woodward was for a weekend getaway with my daughter at Woodward, PA. And to this day it is one of the most memorable trips I’ve ever taken. So, when the opportunity came up to send our daughter to camp at Woodward West for a week we jumped on it. If spending just a…

14 Aug

Last Minute Colorado Skateboard Road Trip

Nick0 CommentsBoard LifeColorado Skateboard Road Trip, Skate Road Trip

With the end of summer in sight, and distance “learning” about to start for the kids, we knew we needed to squeeze in one last summer road trip. It had been extremely hot in Las Vegas, so our skateboarding was limited to short sessions in the morning before the heat really kicked in. We wanted to find somewhere with cooler weather to spend more time skating. And we wanted it to be somewhere we hadn’t been to this summer. Our ideal place had to be within a days drive, so the choice we made was Colorado. With one night of…